griffin6reading - Percy Ch 10-12

Chapter 10

Who is Argus and why can he never be surprised?
What gift does Luke give to Percy? Why can’t Percy use them?
What special properties does Riptide have?
What is Mist?
What are some of the reasons Annabeth gives for why Poseidon and Athena don’t get along?
According to Grover, why did Percy’s mom marry Gabe?
Percy says he’s not going on the quest to retrieve the lightning bolt. What’s his real reason for going?
How does Percy sneak to the front of the bus?
Why doesn’t Percy leave the bus when he has the chance?
How do Percy, Grover and Annabeth lose their luggage?

Chapter 11

Why is Annabeth upset with Percy for risking his life on the bus?
What does Aunty Em look like when she opens the door?
How does Percy explain why he went into the garden gnome emporium? Does this explanation make sense to you?
Why does Grover start to get nervous at the emporium? (There are several reasons)
How can you tell that Percy isn’t thinking straight after he eats his meal?
Did you guess Aunty Em’s true identity before Percy did? If so, what clues gave her away?
Why does Annabeth say they have to kill Medusa? Why can’t they just run away?
Medusa’s head doesn’t disintegrate along with the rest of her. Why not?
What important information does Percy find in Medusa’s office?
Why do you think Percy sends Medusa’s head to Mount Olympus? Do you think this is a good idea?

Chapter 12

Why does Grover want a searcher’s license?
Why does Grover’s dream sound so hopeless to Percy?
What new information do you learn about Grover’s past and how it relates to Annabeth?
According to Grover, why did Percy mail Medusa’s head to Mount Olympus?
Describe the place Percy sees in his dream.
What terrible realization does Percy make toward the end of the dream? What does the voice want from him?
Who do think is talking to Percy in the dream? Who is this voice from the pit?
Who is Gladiola?
What is Grover’s plan to get money for the trip?